Watch bezel



Nov. 9, 1948. L. BERSTELL 2,453,616

' WATCH BEZEL Filed June 6, 1944 mmm Y j' Patented Nov. 9, 1948 UNITED 'STATES PATENT OFFICE Leo Berstell, Waterbury, Conn.

Application June 6, 1944, Serial No. 538,942

1 Claim. (Cl. 58-91) This invention relates to Watch bezels.`

An object of this invention is to provide an improved bezel for a watch whereby an ornamentation may be carried by the bezel and protected by the crystal or similar element.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved bezel embodying one or more ornament plates which serve the dual purpose of providing a space `on which an ornamental design may be impressed or engraved, the plate also forming a pocket beneath the crystal so that if desired a small picture may be inserted therein, and the plate also constituting a bracing means for the sides of the bezel.

A further object of this invention is to provide in combination with a bezel and a crystal, an ornamentation which may be placed on the inside surface of the bezel.

A further object of this invention is to provide a bezel wherein a space is provided at one or both ends of the bezel for receiving an ornamentation or picture which is protected either` by the main crystal or an auxiliary crystal.V l

A further object of this invention is to provide in combination with a bezel, a crystal and a dial, an ornamentation being placed across one end of the dial.

To the foregoing objects and others which may hereinafter appear the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be more specifically referred to and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein are shown embodiments of the invention but it is to be understood that changes, modifications and variations may be resorted to which fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a detail front elevation of a watch bezel constructed according to an embodiment of this invention,

Figure 2 is a longitudinal section taken substantially through the center of the bezel,

Figure 3 is a front elevation of a slightly modified form of this invention,

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken longitudinally through the form shown in Figure 3,

Figure 5 is a front elevation of another form of this invention,

Figure 6 is a longitudinal section taken substantially through the center of Figure 5,

Figure 7 is a front elevation of another form of this invention,

Figure 8 is a sectional view taken substantially through the center of Figure '7,

Figure 9 is a front elevation of another form of this invention, and f A Figure l0 is a section taken substantially through the center of Figure 9.

Referring to the drawings, and first to Figures 1 and 2, the numeral 20 designates generally a bezel which is formed of side members 2| and end members 22. The side members 2| are formed with a crystal seat 23 and the end members 22 are also formed with a crystal seat `24. A pair of outwardly projecting plates 25 and 29 extend from the end members 22 and the plates 25 and 26 are formed with right angularly disposed apertured ears 2`| and 28, respectively for receiving the ends of a wrist band or the like.

A plate generally designatedas 29'is disposed Within the bezel 20 and is secured -as by solder or the like in a position with the outer face thereof substantially coplanar with the bottom of the seats 23 and 24. The plate 29, as shown in Figure 1, is of fluted configuration embodying outer wing members 3|) andan inner member 3|. The dial 32' which is covered by the crystal engaging on the bezel seat has the numerals 33 thereof `arranged so that the uppermost of these numerals will be exposed within the innermost edges of the plate 29. The plate 29 is adapted to have any desired ornamentation impressed or engraved thereon and also comprises a bracing member for the sides 2|, the latter in the present instance being longitudinally bowed.

Referring now to Figures 3 and 4, there is dis-- closed a bezel 34 which is formed of opposite side members 35 and end members 36. Pairs of ears 31 and 38 extend from the opposite ends of the side members 35 and are provided with openings for receiving attaching means to attach a bracelet or the like to the watch case. The bezel 34 is formed with a crystal seat 39 about the inner edges thereof and a plate 49 is secured to or formed integral with the rib 4| formed by the seat 39. This plate 40- extends across the upper end of the bezel 34 inwardly from the upper edge of the bezel seat so that the plate 40 will be covered by the crystal. The plate 40 may have any desired ornamentation impressed or engraved on the outer side thereof and this plate also forms a narrow pocket 42 between the crystal and the outer side of the plate wherein a small narrow picture or the like may be inserted. The plate 40 not only provides a means for receiving an ornamentation but also provides a brace means for 'the sides 35 of the bezel.

Referring now to Figures 5 and 6, there is disclosed a bezel 43 which is formed of opposite side members 44 and opposite end members 45. Outwardly projecting ears 45 and 41 extend from the opposite ends of the side members 44 and as shown in Figure 6 are provided with apertures for receiving attaching means to secure a wrist band or bracelet to the watch case. The bezel 43 is formed with a crystal seat 48 and at the opposite ends of the bezel there are secured a pair of plates 49. The plates 49 are secured to the end members 45 and are secured at their opposite ends to the side members 44. The outer surfaces of the plates 49 are coplanar with the bottom of the seat 48 so that the crystal may rest or contact with the outer surfaces of these reinforcing plates. The plates 49 not only reinforce the side members 44, but also provide a means for receiving an ornamentation or engraving. The plates 49 also form a narrow or thin pocket so that a picture or the like may be inserted between the crystal and the outer sides of the plates 49.

Referring now to Figures 7 and 8, there is disclosed a bezel 50 which is formed of opposite side members and opposite end members 52 and 53. A crystal seat 54 is formed in the inner edges of the side and end members, the seat 54 being of conventional construction. In the present instance, the outer lengthwise edge of the end member 53 is formed with a seat 55 and the side members 5l are extended outwardly as at 56, and a cross bar 51 connects the outer ends of the extensions 58 together. The inner edge of the cross bar 51 is formed with a seat 58 and the inner edges of the extensions 5B are formed with a seat 59. 'I'he end member 53 and the cross bar 51 together with the extensions 55 form a narrow space so that a narrow picture or ornamentation may be placed on the seats 55, 58 and 59, and a' crystal or transparent panel may be engaged on the seats 55, 58 and 59 so as to protect the picture or other element engaging on these seats.

Referring now to Figures 9 and 10, there is disclosed a bezel 6U which is formed of opposite side members 6| and end members 62. A bezel seat 63 is formed on the inner edges of the side and end members 5l and 62 and at one end of the bezel,

and preferably at the upper end there is rigidly secured a plate 64.

In the present instance, the plate 64 is seated on the crystal seat 63 so that the crystal will abut at one end against the inner edge of the plate 64. The plate 64 is adapted to receive a name, ornamentation or engraving and in this instance the plate 64 is not covered by the crystal.

What I claim is:

A watch bezel consisting of a metal frame shaped to provide a concave-convex body, of narrow cross-section, with spaced longitudinal side strips and with a pair of integral end cross strips joining the longitudinal strips, the end strips being secured to the longitudinal strips inwardly of the outermost ends oi the longitudinal side strips so that four corner lugs are provided integrally by said side strips projecting beyond the end strips, a countersunk segmental crystal seat-forming strip formed upon the side and end strips and extending between the convex and concave sides of the body with its perimetral edges spaced inwardly from the perimetral edges formed by the end and side strips of the segmental body, one of the end portions of the countersunk strip being made wider than the other end portion thereof, the end strips of the body proper extending transversely of the body in back of the countersunk strip flush with the concave side of the body.

LEO BERSTELL.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the iile of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,333,194 Wachter Mar. 9, 1920 2,179,294 Heit Nov. 7, 1939 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 64,521 Switzerland May 15, 1913 94,871 Switzerland June 1, 1922 213,949 Switzerland June 16, 1941 

